Progress in research on the biology, ecology, and application, of Amblyseius swirskii for biological control
Author of the article:LIU Ming-Xiu1, 2** YANG Yun1 CHEN Fu-Shou1 LIU Huai2*** SHEN Ai-Dong1***
Author's Workplace：1. Yunnan Provincial Key Laboratory of Green Prevention and Control of Major Cross-border Pests for Agriculture, Key Laboratory for Prevention and Control of Invasive Alien Species (Kunming), Agricultural Environment and Resource Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Kunming 650205, China; 2. Key Laboratory of Agricultural Biosafety and Green Production of Upper Yangtze River, Key Laboratory of Entomology and Pest Control Engineering, College of Plant Protection, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China
Key Words：Amblyseius swirskii; natural enemy; phytoseiidae; biological control
Abstract：
The predatory mite Amblyseius
swirskii is a commercially important biological control agent for various
small pests, such as pest mites, whiteflies and thrips, and which has become a
crucial biocontrol agent in integrated pest management systems. This paper
summarizes progress in research on A. swirskii, focusing on
morphological identification, environmental adaptability, interspecific
interactions, artificial rearing, and biological control applications. Future
prospects for research on, and the application of, A. swirskii are
discussed.